1999 AC Cobra vs. 1952 Buick 40
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1999 AC Cobra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 AC Cobra (522 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1952 Buick 40 | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Cobra | 40 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3090 mm |
